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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,996.62, 329,827.19 and 131,565.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,996.62, 329,827.19 and 131,565.51 is: 181,566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,996.62 : 329,827.19 = 131,565.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,996.62/329,827.19 = 131,565.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,996.62x = 329,827.19 × 131,565.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,996.62x = 43,393,881,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,393,881,806.39/238,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,566.93

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